Summary: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt all planning and offensive actions against Russia, indicating a shift in U.S. policy to normalize relations with Moscow amidst ongoing global tensions. This directive does not affect the National Security Agency’s work targeting Russia, and its full implications for personnel and operations are still being evaluated. The order may also impact Cyber Command’s ability to counter Russian cyber threats and could expose vulnerabilities in both U.S. and global private sectors.
Affected: U.S. Cyber Command
Keypoints :
- Hegseth’s order freezes all offensive digital actions against Russia while suggesting a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy.
- The directive does not impact the NSA, which continues its intelligence operations targeting Russia.
- The halt may expose U.S. entities to increased cyber threats and undermine efforts in countering Russian cyber adversaries.
Source: https://therecord.media/hegseth-orders-cyber-command-stand-down-russia-planning